EXCLUSIVE: Panchayat Cast on Memes, Fan Encounters and What They’d Fix in Bollywood

The cast of Panchayat, Neena Gupta, Jitendra Kumar, Faisal Malik, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar and Ashok Pathak, joined Filmfare for a heartfelt conversation about the new season, the show’s growing popularity and how it has impacted their lives. Durgesh shared how people now recognise him by his character and treat him with genuine respect.

Neena opened up about how audiences often confuse actors with the roles they play and recalled a hilarious moment when someone approached her at the airport and told her to have a child.

Jitendra spoke about being seen as the face of relatability and how viewers have always found comfort in his grounded performances. Faisal credited the show’s honest writing for creating characters that have become a part of people’s emotional lives. Ashok revealed how one of Jitendra’s scenes in the first season moved him to tears during the pandemic. Sunita talked about how her character’s connection to family mirrors her own values.

We also asked what promises they would make if they were contesting elections in the film industry, just like in the series. Sunita said she would ensure equal pay and respect for all. Neena pointed out how film sets often lack basic cleanliness and said that would be her top priority. Ashok addressed the issue of typecasting in the industry and said actors deserve recognition beyond labels like comic or tragic roles. Neena added that she never understood the idea of calling someone a supporting actor. Durgesh suggested an award for Best Actor in a Single Scene, while Faisal raised an important point about the lack of medical insurance for artists. Sunita supported that by saying timely payments would give actors the chance to invest in their well-being.

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